How Many People Are Named Ajay?

Complete statistics for the name Ajay: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ajay
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Ajay means 'supreme ruler' in Sanskrit, making it both regal and rare, only 1 in 74,783 Americans share this name. With around 4,413 people named Ajay living in the US today, it's clear that this is a genuinely modern name, with 73% under 30.

~240
Living in US
1 in 1,381,039
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supreme ruler
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Confident Ambitious
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

14,571
Worldwide Bearers
#414
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,909
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,515
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1,054
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,037
🇦🇺 Australia
846
🇧🇭 Bahrain
829
🇫🇯 Fiji
748
🇰🇼 Kuwait
693
🇳🇿 New Zealand
687
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
572

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
4,408 (100%)
♀ Female
5 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
3,303
Would be under 30 (73%)
1,214
Would be 30–60 (27%)
12
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 4,529 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ajay Through the Generations

Ajay has seen its peak popularity in recent years, hitting a high of 158 births in 2011. Since then, the trend has been declining, but the name remains popular among younger generations. As of now, there are 3,303 individuals under 30, 1,214 aged between 30 and 60, and just 12 over 60, indicating a strong preference for the name among new parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 763
New York 452
Texas 263
New Jersey 203
Florida 171
Illinois 129
Pennsylvania 57
Ohio 56
Michigan 54
Massachusetts 47

⭐ Famous People Named Ajay

Ajay, also transliterated as Ajai is an Indian masculine given name originating in Sanskrit ajaya "unconquered", "unsurpassed", "invincible". A related name is Ajit.…

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✨ Similar Names to Ajay

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ajay's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Ajay

How Many People Have the Name Ajay?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 240 people in the United States currently share the name Ajay. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,381,039 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ajay a Common or Rare Name?

Ajay is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ajay Mean?

Ajay means "supreme ruler" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ajay in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ajay Most Popular?

The name Ajay reached peak popularity in 2011, with 158 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ajay?

Approximately 240 people named Ajay live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 240. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,381,039 Americans.

Is Ajay a rare name?

Ajay is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,381,039 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ajay mean?

Ajay means "supreme ruler" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Ajay more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ajay are male and 0% are female.

When was Ajay most popular?

Ajay peaked in 2011 with 158 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US240
All-Time Births240
1 in X1 in 1,381,039
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2011
World Rank#414
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.